1.Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"On September 1, 2015, after a long battle with cancer God decided your battle was over and made you one of his angels.

"You lived your life for your family and friends and will be sadly missed.

"Born on October 19, 1952, God blessed us with your presence for 62 years and we will forever be grateful. Being a coal miner for19 years an avid hunter, fisherman, and woodworker you never met a stranger.

"Surviving the loss of you , a loving wife of 43 years, Deborah J. Bailey Fraley; a son Steven Wayne Fraley and companion, Jacqueline Roberts of Welch, WV; a daughter Wendy R. Fraley and companion Jason Matney of Statesville, NC; two grandsons, Dillon and Braxton of Statesville, NC; two sisters, Barbara and husband Darrell of Hurricane, WV; Sherry and husband Russell New of Isaban, WV.

"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 4, 2015, at 12 noon with Reverend Raymond Rowe officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV.

"Donald was born February 27, 1958, in Iaeger, WV, a son of Matthew Owens, Jr., and the late Oakie Collins Owens. He was a coal miner, and enjoyed football, playing cards, hunting, fishing, and Nas Car.

"In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Tim and Walter Owens.

"Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Earnestine "Tina" Robinette Owens of the home; his father, Matthew Owens, Jr. of Lindside, WV; one son, Donald Jimmy Owens, Jr. and wife Shannon of Wilmore, WV; two grandchildren, Brenton Owens and AnaBella Owens both of Wilmore, WV; three sisters, Sandy Edwards and husband Curtis of Johnnycake near Iaeger, WV, Tammy Owens and Monty Combs of North Wilkesboro, NC, and Karen Coleman and husband Dwayne of Denton, NC; one brother, Shane Owens of Lindside, WV; several nieces and nephews and a host of additional family and friends.

"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 5, 2015, at 1 o'clock at the Mile Branch Community Church at Mile Branch, WV, with Reverend Johnnie Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the High Knob Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV...."